Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Apamate
In German
Candlenut Baum
Apamate
In French
arbre Candlenut
Apamate
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Apamate
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Apamate
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Apamate
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Apamate
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Apamate
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candlenut and Apamate
Wondering what are the properties of Candlenut and Apamate? We provide you with everything About Candlenut and Apamate. Candlenut doesn't have thorns and Apamate doesn't have thorns. Also Candlenut does not have fragrant flowers. Candlenut has allergic reactions like Not Available and Apamate has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Candlenut and Apamate and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candlenut and Apamate
Season and care of Candlenut and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apamate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Apamate Physical Information
Candlenut and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Apamate are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Apamate leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Apamate
Care of Candlenut and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed and Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.